Manual

Your beacon has the ability to perform 2 different tests to

ensure the beacon is working perfectly. The first is a basic self

test which checks the beacons Data Integrity and Memory; 406

MHz Synthesizer; RF Power/Battery; GPS header and sends a

satellite burst. The second test is a GPS Self Test that actually

turns the GPS Receiver on, downloads your position and then

transmits this data in the Self Test satellite burst.

Note: Self test should only be performed in the first 5 minutes of

any hour.

Basic Self Test (No GPS Data)

During a Self-test your beacon will send a 406 MHz signal coded

as Self-test to the satellite system and a 121.5 MHz homing

signal.

This beacon has enough excess battery life to perform 60 self

tests over the 5 year life of the battery.

To perform a Basic Self Test:

1. Unclip the antenna latch from the case.

2. Move the antenna into the upright position

3. Depress the Test button for 1 full second

A Green Light will flash followed by a Second Long Green Light

flash and the strobe light. This indicates a successful Basic Self

Test.

If a red LED flashes at the completion of the Self-test, your

beacon has failed. Repeat the Self-test. If the failure persists,

contact ACR Electronics or an authorized Battery Replacement

Center for servicing of your beacon.

Light Scheme

Light Meaning

Self Test Passed

(Battery: <24 Hours)

Self Test Fail

(Battery: <24 Hours)

Battery Fail

6. Testing Your Beacon

ACR strongly recommends performing the Self-Test

once per month, or at least two weeks prior to a trip

allowing enough time for service should your beacon

require it.

Battery Witness Seal Life

If your beacon flashes an initial Amber light at the

beginning of the Self- test, this indicates that your

electronic witness has been broken and you have used

more than 1 hour of battery life. While the beacon will still

operate normally in a distress situation, ACR strongly

recommends you have your battery replaced and the

electronic witness reset to ensure that you will have at

least 24 hours of battery power.